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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 5, 2026 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 wage a write-in campaign so the numbers are pretty firm. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO HAMMER OUT A COMPROMISE VERSION OF THE FISCAL 2027 STATE BUDGET – Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) and House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) have named the members of the six-member House-Senate conference committee charged with hammering out a compromise version of the separate fiscal 2027 state budget versions approved by each branch. The price tag of the House version is $63.41 billion while the Senate version logs in at $63.37 billion. There are some major differences between the two chambers which will have to be ironed out by the committee. Mariano appointed House Ways and Means Committee chair Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston) and Reps. Kip Diggs (D-Barnstable) and Todd Smola (R-Warren). Spilka appointed Senate Ways and Means Committee chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) and Sens. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton) and Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). PROHIBIT RECORDING OR BROADCASTING WHILE DRIVING (H 3748) – A bill that would prohibit an operator of a motor vehicle from recording, broadcasting or otherwise capturing images or video of themselves while driving, is stuck in the Bills in Third Reading Committee. The measure was given initial approval by the House, on a voice vote, without a roll call, on February 26 and has been lingering in committee for more than three months. “I sponsored the bill because I believe it will reduce the extent of distracted driving which unfortunately seems to be occurring more frequently, particularly with the continuous advent of new technology,” said sponsor Rep. Brian Murray (D-Milford). $1 MILLION TO PROTECT RESIDENTS FROM HOUSING DISCRIMINATION – Gov. Maura Healey announced the awarding of $1 million from the first Fair Housing Trust Fund to seven organizations working to eliminate housing discrimination and expand access to fair housing protections across the Bay State. Supporters said the awards will support enforcement, education, outreach, testing, legal advocacy, language access, fair housing planning and innovative projects to address emerging forms of housing discrimination. They noted that these grants are the first awards made through the state’s Fair Housing Trust Fund and come as the federal government has retreated from fair housing enforcement, making state leadership more important than ever. “Massachusetts is hustling to build more homes in every region, but we need to also make sure that every resident has a fair chance to access it,” said Gov. Healey. “At a time when the Trump Administration is stepping back from fair housing enforcement, Massachusetts is stepping up to protect residents from discrimination and expand access to housing. These first Fair Housing Trust Fund awards will help organizations across our state continue the important work of making housing more fair, accessible and equitable for everyone.” “Housing affordability and fair housing must go hand in hand,” said Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Juana Matias. “As we work to increase housing supply across Massachusetts, we must also ensure that residents know their rights, housing providers understand their responsibilities and discrimination is identified and addressed. These awards are directly informed by what we heard from residents, advocates, service providers and local leaders during our Fair Housing Regional Listening Sessions. They will strengthen fair housing infrastructure, improve language access and help communities address both longstanding and emerging barriers to housing.” BAY STATE UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS FORM A UNION —Rideshare drivers in the Bay State, including Uber and Lyft, have become the first statewide rideshare union in the nation to win official recognition. Supporters say the union, known as App Drivers Union (ADU), will create a path to negotiate better pay and job protections on behalf of nearly 70,000 rideshare drivers across the state. They note that this new union is the largest private workforce to win union recognition since the United Auto Workers did so at Ford in 1941. “I never dreamed that this day would happen,” said Victoria Acosta, a member leader of the ADU. “I once thought it was impossible that we would have a seat at the table with these two big corporations in front of us. But nothing is impossible when you are united. For me, it is a dream come true, seeing the hard work of all my colleagues collecting cards, talking to the drivers and making sure we can achieve what we dream. It was worth it because now we have our union.” “This is one of the biggest organizing victories for labor unions in the last century,” said Autumn Weintraub, executive director of the ADU. “Big Tech spent years taking from drivers and writing the rules. Today, 70,000 Massachusetts rideshare drivers won because they wrote our own rules and won the union. Now, for the first time, the app companies have to listen to the workers who make them their money. This is not just a victory for rideshare drivers, but a warning shot to every Big Tech billionaire: Working people are united and are willing to fight for more.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn MA, 01801 Docket No. MI26P2622GD In the matter of: Shawn Bacevic Of: Everett, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, Section 5-304 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Mass Dept of Mental Health of Westborough, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Shawn Bacevic is in need of a Guardian and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 AM on the return date of 06/18/2026. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. if the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 21, 2026 TARA DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE June 05, 2026 meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of May 25-29, the House met for a total of 24 minutes and the Senate met for a total of four hours and 20 minutes. Mon. May 25 No House session. No Senate session. Tues. May 26 House11:00 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:17 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Wed. May 27 No House session. No Senate session. Thurs. May 28 House11:00 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 3:23 p.m. Fri. May 29 No House session. No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall. com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. Copyright © 2026 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. - LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE - Notice is hereby given by: A.G. Quealy Towing, Inc. 26 Garvey St Everett, MA 02149 pursuant to the provisions of G.L.c.255, Section 39A, that on or after 06-06-2026 the following Motor Vehicles will be sold to satisfy the garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notice and sale of said vehicles A.G. Quealy Towing P.O. Box 490558 Everett, MA 02149 YEAR MAKE MODEL 2005 Nissan Audi 2010 2012 Yamaha Flywing Fw150 Black Altima A4 VIN# 1N4AL11DX5C398753 WAUSFAFL4AA125669 RKRSE48Y1CA080928 HZ2TBCNF4R1007516 Signed, Alan G. Quealy, owner A.G. Quealy Towing, Inc. May 22, 29, June 05, 2026 - LEGAL NOTICE - CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 PHONE: 617-944-0211 philip.antonelli@ci.everett.ma.us annette.debilio@ci.everett.ma.us Public Hearing Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 6:30 PM This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. at Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor, in room 27. Opinions will be heard regarding the following application: An application has been presented to the License Commission from Art’s Specialties, LLC, 59-61 Vale St, Everett for a Transfer of License, Change of Officers, Change of Corporation Name, Change of Ownership Interest, Management/Operating Agreement. All interested parties may attend. Phil Antonelli Chairman June 05, 2026

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